Arrest made in medication theft

Sterling Police have charged Shannon L. Caisse of 8 Laflamme Place, Fitchburg, with breaking and entering by false pretenses, larceny under $250, and larceny from a person over 65.

According to police, the charges stem from a February 28 incident when a Sterling resident called police to report a suspicious activity. The victim reported that a female came to his home and identified herself as a visiting nurse there to regulate his medication. The "nurse" was allowed to enter the home and began to inquire about various medications that were prescribed. A specific drug was inquired about, and the "nurse" left shortly thereafter.

The reporting party told a healthcare worker about the visit the next day during a scheduled visit. Police were contacted and officers learned that the reporting party had recently been released from a healthcare facility. He informed the officers of the visit and that a quantity of medication was missing. He provided a description of the nurse to the officers as well as a description of her vehicle. Officers contacted the health facility and were informed no one from the facility should have contact with a patient after discharge.

Based on the description provided by the victim, a list of employees' names were provided to police. A line-up was shown to the man and Caisse was identified as the alleged perpetrator. Police say she admitted her involvement and was subsequently charged. Caisse was transported to Clinton District Court for arraignment last week and later released.

Officer David Johnson investigated the incident and was assisted by Officer Mike Norberg.